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Why beavers could be a secret weapon against Europe’s wildfires

Beavers’ penchant for dam building has created natural fire breaks across Europe, which could help tackle deadly blazes.

Climate

‘Warmer-than-normal August’ looms: Why is Europe so hot this summer?

"The exceptionally warm Mediterranean Sea is leaving a fingerprint on land, and in several places it shows up in the nights rather than the afternoons.”

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Monsoon floods kill at least 41 in India's Assam state

Heavy monsoon floods submerge homes and roads in Assam, India, as rescue efforts continue after at least 41 people were killed.

Water

Heat-driven droughts are making life for Europeans more costly

“This isn’t just a crisis for farmers, it’s a crisis that trickles down to Europe’s most vulnerable,” says researcher Merel Laauwen.

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Climate

The world's second-coldest capital faces record heatwave

Experts warn that the extreme heat reflects a broader climate trend that is increasing health, water and food security risks across Central Asia.

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More than 100 missing after Afghanistan floods

Rescue teams search for missing residents in Afghanistan's Nuristan province after deadly floods destroyed homes and left more than 100 people missing.

Climate

Should FIFA consider rescheduling the World Cup amid extreme heat?

Experts have called on World Cup stadium owners to retrofit their buildings to better deal with blistering temperatures.

Climate

"Summer bites back": meteorologist on stubborn heatwave

After a brief cool spell, Germany may already be heading for the next heatwave. Meteorologists are tracking a stubborn pattern: as soon as the heat eases, high pressure quickly builds again.

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Chile assesses damage after deadly storm surge floods coastal city of Penco

Chile's central coast has been hit by an exceptional storm surge that flooded homes and damaged infrastructure. Authorities are urging residents to stay away from the shoreline as dangerous sea conditions continue.

Climate

What it's really like living in one of the world's hottest towns

Residents in of Earth's hottest spots share how extreme temperatures, fuelled by the burning of fossil fuels, is making daily life a gruelling challenge.

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Canada: train crew escapes flames near Armstrong, Ontario

A train crew was surrounded by wildfire flames near Armstrong, Ontario, Canada, on 13 July 2026. The Canadian National Railway crew escaped safely as more than 160 fires burned across the region.

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Toronto choked by wildfire smoke, records world's worst air quality

A thick orange haze hung over Toronto on Wednesday 15 July as smoke from wildfires in northwestern Ontario engulfed Canada's largest city, giving it the worst air quality of any major city in the world that morning, according to monitoring service IQAir.

Economy

Heatwaves could drive Europe's food prices higher next year

While food inflation has eased across the eurozone, economists say this summer's extreme heat is now a bigger threat to next year's supermarket prices than the recent Iran war, as damaged harvests could outweigh the fading impact of higher oil and fertiliser costs.

Climate

‘I froze my pyjamas’: Inside the struggle to keep cool without a/c

TikTok tells me that freezing my pjs will provide much-needed relief from extreme heat. I need other options…

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Mud and debris left behind after deadly floods in southern China

Residents in Guangxi, southern China, clear mud and debris after deadly floods damaged homes and streets following heavy rainfall.

Europe in Motion

Who in Europe is the most affected by extreme heatwaves?

Europeans are experiencing another record-breaking heatwave, but not everyone is affected equally. Who is the most affected by these extreme climate events on the old continent?

Water

Is France heading for a severe summer drought?

Record heat and climate change are creating more frequent and severe droughts.

USA

'Major damage' as Super Typhoon makes landfall on US Pacific islands

The eye of the Category 5 super typhoon passed over the tiny island of Rota Monday morning local time, bringing winds of more than 241 km/h, also hitting the nearby islands of Guam, Tinian and Saipan.

Travel News

Extreme weather and conscious tourism: How travel is changing in 2026

Destinations will need to strengthen their ability to anticipate and adapt to uncertainty, according to a new report.

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Firefighters battle major wildfire in southern France

A major wildfire in France's Aude department burns 900 hectares as aircraft and firefighters battle the blaze and evacuees reach emergency shelters.